ZIP code 57644, covering Meadow, SD, has 158 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 119 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (119 total). Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Meadow has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Meadow has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2025.
Meadow has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $402.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2010.
Meadow has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meadow was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 30, 2009), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57644 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meadow, SD, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $137K in property damage.
Yes, Meadow (ZIP 57644) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
Meadow has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $402.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57644 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Meadow, SD area (ZIP 57644). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →